Pahalgam attack update: NIA flags 'speculative, misleading' reports on sketches of terrorists— ‘Identities will be…’

Pahalgam terror attack update: The National Investigation Agency (NIA) recently flagged speculative media coverage in connection with sketches and identities of the terrorists involved in the terror attack at Pahalgam. It provided an update regarding the identities of the terrorists and said that terrorists' identities will be made public soon.

NIA press release dated June 23 states, “The National Investigation Agency (NIA) has taken note of media coverage. It is seen that some media coverage is speculative and therefore of misleading nature. Such reports circulating in sections of the media and on social media platforms are regarding the sketches and identities of the terrorists involved in the terror attack at Pahalgam.”

The NIA previously arrested two accused who are in police custody for 5 days. These two individuals are accused of harbouring terrorists involved in a Pahalgam attack. The suspects were produced before Jammu Special Court on June 23.

The statement added, “Two accused persons have been arrested in connection with the attack. During their interrogation, they have disclosed details about the identities of the three armed terrorists involved.”

As the investigation continues and the agency reviews extensive evidence, the release said, “The NIA assures that the investigation is being carried out with the highest standards of professionalism, and all aspects of the terror attack are being thoroughly examined. The identities and further details of the terrorists will be made public at an appropriate time.”